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Health Care Shortfalls for LGBT Young Women
Young sexual minority women, including those identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT), were found to have higher elevated odds of adverse health conditions than heterosexual young women. They also have lower odds of receiving a physical or dental examination, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Sexting in Teens Linked to More Sexual Activity, Low Self-Esteem
Relatively few teens say they have engaged in sexting, but those who do may put themselves at sexual risk, finds a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.Sexual Risk Behaviors of Hispanic Youth Vary by Language, Place of Birth
A new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health finds that the sexual risk behaviors of young Hispanic people living in the U.S. vary considerably with their degree of acculturation.Confidential Discussions Are Key to Improving Teen Health Visits
Teens who have the option to privately and confidentially discuss health concerns with their doctor are more likely to talk about certain issues than they would be in discussions where a parent is present, finds a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.Pharmacy Staff Frequently Misinform Teens Seeking Emergency Contraception
A new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health finds that pharmacy staff frequently give teens misleading or incorrect information about emergency contraception that may prevent them from getting the medication.Media Coverage of HPV Vaccine Boosts Reports of Adverse Effects
The number of adverse events reported for the HPV vaccine Gardasil® correlated with an increase in the number of media stories about the vaccine, finds a study in The Journal of Adolescent Health.It May Not “Get Better” For Bisexual Teens
A new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health finds that bisexual teens may be at risk for suicide even into young adulthood.Emergency Departments Still Missing Signs of Pelvic Disease in Teens
Despite government efforts to expand diagnostic criteria for pelvic inflammatory disease, ER doctors are not identifying the condition any more often in adolescent girls, finds a new study in Journal of Adolescent Health.Doctors Don’t Provide Sexual Health Info to Teens
Most sexually active teens don’t get information about sexual health from their health care providers, finds a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.Teens Experience Both Sides of Dating Violence
Teens in a relationship that involves dating violence are likely to be both a victim and perpetrator, as opposed to being just one or the other, finds a recent study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.School Grades Go Down When Health Risks Go Up
Academic performance is linked to risky health behaviors in children and teens, reports a new review in the Journal of Adolescent Health.Condom Use Drops When Young Women Use Hormonal Contraceptives
Young women who start using hormonal contraceptives for birth control often stop using condoms, but a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health finds that if they later discontinue using hormonal contraceptives, they tend not to resume using condoms, increasing their risk of both unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.Parents Prefer Some, Often Less-Effective, Birth Control Methods for Teens
Parents of teen girls are more ready to accept their daughters being offered birth control pills and condoms during doctor visits than other, more effective and long-acting contraceptive methods, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.When Prompted, Fathers Will Talk with Their Kids about Delaying Sexual Activity
Although mothers are usually the ones who have “the birds and the bees” talks with their children, with targeted prompting and guidance, fathers will also step up to the plate, finds a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion.Non-Traditional Reproductive Health Resources Reach At-Risk Youth
A new research review finds that if reproductive health services were more easily accessible, youth would be more likely to use them.Sexually Abused Boys Engage in More Unsafe Sex
Boys who are victims of sexual abuse are far more likely to engage in unsafe sexual behavior as teenagers, finds a new review in the current Journal of Adolescent Health.Girls Who Rely on a Boyfriend for Money Are Less Likely to Use Condoms
Young women whose boyfriends are their primary source of spending money are more likely to report that their boyfriend never uses condoms than girls who have other sources of cash, according to a study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.HPV Vaccine Does Not Appear to Encourage Risky Sexual Behavior
Young women who receive recommended vaccinations to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and associated cancers do not engage in more sexually risky behavior, according to a study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Black, Hispanic, Poor Young Women Less Likely to Complete HPV Vaccinations
Barriers that hinder young African-American, Hispanic and poor women from completing a series of three vaccinations to prevent human papillomavirus infection (HPV) also leave them at higher risk for cervical cancer and death.Sexually Victimized Girls With PTSD Not More Likely to Binge Drink Later
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common outcome of sexual assault among many teenage girls, but they do not necessarily cope by binge drinking, a new study finds.Young Adults, Teens Prefer Rapid HIV Testing
Teens and young adults prefer rapid HIV testing that can deliver results in less than an hour, but some still worry about whether their tests will be confidential.Parents Want to Talk Sex With Teens, But Fear Advice Falls on Deaf Ears
Kids learn a great deal about sexuality from friends and the media, but parents and teens agree: Parents should be the most important providers of information about sex and sexuality.US Teen Births Drop, Still Highest in Developed World
School STD Programs Have Limited Influence on Teens’ Sexual Behaviors
Sexual Orientation Affects Risk of Bullying in Teens
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